[NFBF-Melbourne] Weekend Devotion: (Sat., April 18, 2020)

[Joyce Taylor]

Hello Everyone!  Praise the Lord!  Oh magnify the Lord with me and let us
exalt His Name together (Psalms 34:3)!  No matter what our circumstances or
situations may be, the Lord is worthy to be praised.  The Word of God
assures us that God is yet in control and reigns forever more.  He is with
us even as we walk through this coronavirus crisis. As uncertainty and
anxiety try to capture our attention, we can hold on to hope in God and His
promises, so don't be distracted.

 

He says, "When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go
through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the
fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume
you." (Isaiah 43:2 NLT)

 

God is using this difficult time to call people to Him. We must make sure
that our hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness.
It is on Christ the solid rock we stand, all other ground is sinking sand.
Be just like that tree that is planted and nourished by the waters and do
not be moved; steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the
Lord.     Let us make sure that our foundation is not shaky but firm; let us
be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might (Ephesians 6:10).    

 

We may be shut in, but we are not shut out!  So let us use this precious
time wisely and build on our foundation and sharpen our tools by reading,
studying and meditating on God's Word.  The only thing that could possibly
happen is that we will be stronger, better and wiser, because we never would
be able to make it without God on our side.

 

So let us be encouraged while God is miraculously drawing those who are
looking for real and lasting hope in this time of trouble. 

 

God bless,

 

Dr. Joyce Taylor, VP, MSCC

Communities of Faith Committee Member

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